GRE Word List
CALLUS
a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
The meaning of the word callus is a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark.
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|---|---|
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| coalesce | to grow together |
| grotto | cave |
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| valediction | an act of bidding farewell |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
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| welter | writhe |